The Top 12 of 2018!

So, how has 2018 been? We've had another year of some health worries, but on the plus side, it was fantastic for Sophie to achieve a First in her Business degree and although it was hot and uncomfortable at times, it was a lovely day when she graduated in July. It's also wonderful that she is doing a job she really enjoys! We just need to get Mike sorted now!

2018 has been a year of a lot of highs and a few lows - perhaps a typical year for us all! Let's hope 2019 brings less health worries (especially for my parents) and job success for Mike!


Sunday 14th January - My Birthday and a lovely trip to London

Tuesday 13th February - Breakfast at Beckworth and a spa day!

Wednesday 21 March - An early start but a great day in London!

Thursday 5th April - Sophie's birthday and another trip to the capital - fantastic weather!

Wednesday 30 May - A trip to France and the beautiful Opal Coast!

Saturday 23 June - A mooch around our wonderful countryside and some lovely pubs!

Tuesday 24 July - Graduation Day and I was a very proud parent!

Sunday 5 August - Sophie and I make pork ribs and beans and enjoy the heat of the summer!

Sunday 2 September - A lovely day mooching about and cooking Japanese in the evening!

Saturday 13 October - An afternoon in Henley-on-Thames, a delicious meal and a talk by one of my favourite authors!

Wednesday 4 November - Not an exceptional day, but it was nice to have a mooch about in the shops!

Tuesday 25 December - A lovely Christmas Day this year with some wonderful presents, good company and a delicious dinner cooked by Keith, Sophie and Mike!

Here's to 2019 and I hope it brings everything you all want. Cheers!